Category: Cyber Security

neuco’s February 2026 Cyber Security Insight reflects a market defined by AI acceleration, runtime risk management and measurable outcomes. As enterprises scale AI adoption and navigate increasing cloud complexity, the focus is shifting from reactive defence to proactive, data-centric security strategies that reduce real production risk.

Two featured articles capture this evolution. Aqua Security’s renewed emphasis on runtime exposure management highlights the importance of protecting live environments and shortening remediation cycles where it matters most. Meanwhile, Varonis’ acquisition of AllTrue.ai strengthens enterprise AI Trust, Risk and Security Management, combining AI visibility, runtime enforcement and data-layer intelligence to deliver stronger governance as autonomous systems scale.

Across industry news, Keepit’s continued recognition for cloud-native backup resilience underscores the need for SaaS data protection, while Cribl surpassing $300 million in ARR signals sustained demand for AI-ready, vendor-agnostic data infrastructure. Sumo Logic’s expanded visibility across Snowflake and Databricks, alongside Delinea’s channel momentum, further demonstrate how ecosystem strength and observability are central to modern security programmes.

This month’s podcast features Austin Gadient, CTO and Co-Founder of Vali Cyber, discussing hypervisor security, leadership and building resilient teams in high-stakes environments.

Explore the full edition for deeper insight into the trends, technologies and talent shaping cyber security in 2026.

The January 2026 Cyber Security Insight explores how the sector is accelerating toward smarter, more proactive defence, driven by AI-powered platforms, deeper threat visibility, and strategic scale. Across this edition, a clear theme emerges: cyber vendors are moving beyond reactive protection to anticipate risk across increasingly complex digital ecosystems.

The featured articles reflect this shift in approach. Black Kite’s launch of ThreatTrace highlights the growing focus on supply chain resilience, enabling organisations to map malicious infrastructure before it becomes a threat. Alongside this, Vectra AI’s next-generation threat detection platform demonstrates how AI-driven signal intelligence is helping security teams cut through alert fatigue and prioritise real risk across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Industry news further reinforces this momentum. Strategic partnerships such as LevelBlue and Fortra’s managed security collaboration signal consolidation across services, while Claroty’s $150 million funding round underlines continued investment in securing critical infrastructure with AI-led solutions.

This month’s featured podcast adds a human dimension to the discussion. In Episode 60 of the Cyber Security Matters Podcast, Boris Goncharov of AMATAS and Plainsea explores the psychology behind social engineering, offering timely insight as human behaviour remains one of the most exploited attack vectors.

Explore the full January 2026 Cyber Security Insight for deeper analysis on the trends, technologies, and leaders shaping the future of cyber defence.

October’s Cyber Security landscape was driven by innovation in AI-powered defence and strategic alliances that reshape how organisations safeguard data and infrastructure. As threats evolve, the industry’s shift toward automation and intelligence continues to accelerate.

Featured highlights include Privado’s launch of AI agents for automated privacy assessments and the Sentra-Miggo integration—the first to unite ADR and DSPM capabilities for deeper, data-aware protection.

Elsewhere, Sublime Security’s $150 million Series C funding, Searchlight Cyber’s acquisition of Intangic, and Astrix Security’s recognition on the Fortune Cyber 60 list underline the pace of advancement and investment.

This month’s featured podcast, “Quantum-Safe Cryptography: Preparing PKI for the Future” with Tomas Gustavsson of Keyfactor, explores the next frontier in encryption and what’s needed to future-proof digital security.

Read the full edition for insights into the technologies, partnerships, and people driving the next generation of cyber resilience.

September marked a pivotal moment for cybersecurity innovation, with AI taking centre stage in strengthening digital resilience and forensic intelligence. This edition explores how automation, adaptability, and the human-AI partnership are reshaping the threat landscape as we look ahead to major announcements at IT-SA.

Our featured articles spotlight Darktrace’s launch of its Cyber Forensics Module, introducing advanced investigation and evidence-grade reporting capabilities that set a new bar for enterprise readiness, alongside Kikimora’s AI-powered SME platform, designed to democratise cybersecurity through real-time monitoring and accessible automation.

From HackerOne’s call for stronger human-AI collaboration and Gigamon’s advancements in intelligent network monitoring to Aqua Security’s advocacy for early AI infrastructure protection, the industry news section highlights a sector embracing proactive, built-in security from the ground up. Meanwhile, SonicWall’s crucial firmware updates remind organisations of the constant need for vigilance and patch management.

This month’s featured podcast, “Human and Machine Identities: The Security Challenge” with Ashish Shah of Andromeda Security, delves into the critical balance between human and machine identity protection in an era of expanding digital ecosystems.

Explore the full edition for deeper insights into the technologies and strategies shaping cybersecurity’s next chapter.

August’s edition of neuco’s Cyber Security Insight focuses on the growing intersection of generative AI and cybercrime, an urgent trend reshaping threat landscapes and defence strategies alike. As AI tools evolve, so too do the ways bad actors exploit them.

This issue features two standout articles: ESET’s discovery of PromptLock, the first AI-powered ransomware, marks a worrying shift in malware sophistication, while Rubrik’s launch of Agent Rewind offers a proactive solution to recover from compromised AI agents—showcasing how defence is evolving alongside the threat.

Industry news highlights how widespread AI integration has become, with Arctic Wolf reporting that 75% of organisations are already deploying AI in cybersecurity, despite ongoing governance concerns. Meanwhile, Logpoint’s advisory on LameHug malware reveals how threat actors are using large language models to adapt attacks in real time.

In this month’s featured podcast, Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh, CEO of Defense.com, dives into the role of cyber insurance for SMEs, offering actionable advice for building resilience through education and strategic risk management.

Explore the full edition to discover how the sector is adapting to a new era of AI-enabled threats—and how leading innovators are staying ahead.